It was the South’s final push to turn the tide of the Battle of Gettysburg.

But by the time Picket’s Charge unfolded on the third and final day of the bloody conflict, the Union army was well on its way to winning the pivotal battle that would be Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s final attempt to attack northern territory.

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the charge that claimed more than 6,000 Confederate lives, and roughly 1,500 Union souls, the National Park Service is inviting visitors to participate in “Pickett’s Charge Commemorative March Walk,” between Seminary and Cemetery ridges, the site of the historic charge, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. July 3.

Park service rangers will assemble participants into the nine Confederate brigades that hoped to charge into, and take the Union’s center waiting for them on July 3, 1863. Rebel troops had already failed to overcome the Union's right and left flanks prior to the charge.

Another three rangers will assemble guests where three Union divisions awaited the attack that would close out the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest conflict ever fought on U.S. soil.

Gettysburg National Military Park wanted to create free public programs for significant moments during the battle of Gettysburg, and for Pickett's Charge, the park service "thought the best way to do it was to create an event the public could be a part of, rather than simply watching from the sidelines," said Catherine "CC" Lawhorn, spokeswoman for the park.

Pickett's Charge holds a special place in American memory, Lawhorn said, adding that it was "a tragic moment, and one that artists, writers, and others have spent time recreating in so many ways. We want to provide an understanding of the battle, the valor and sacrifice of the soldiers, and why it's important in American history."

Guests looking to follow in the footsteps of Confederate soldiers should head toward the North Carolina and Virginia Memorial to locate the brigade they wish to join on Wednesday.

Visitors looking to join the Union brigades should meet at one of the three park service tent stations along Cemetery Ridge, near Hancock Avenue.

PennLive Entertainment writer Julia Hatmaker will be on the scene live tweeting from the event.

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